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Lesbian Couple Sues Over Birth of Twins…and Loses

On Friday, July 25th, Australian courts ruled that the unnamed Lesbian couple who underwent In-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment for one baby and instead got two, had no valid claim and dismissed the case. The controversial lawsuit has sparked outrage amongst many in Australia, with the couple, who insist that the unplanned twin birth had affected their relationship negatively, asking for $400,000 from the doctor who had implanted not one but two embryos.

Most of Australians who learn about the lawsuit are overwhelmingly against the couple, and has convinced others even more that homosexual couples should not be allowed to undergo IVF procedures.

The Lesbian couple, who to this day remains anonymous, have issued a statement that states their love for their twin daughters, now 4 yrs. old. The statement also clarifies that their lawsuit was about the negligence of their obstetrician in implanting two embryos instead of one.

What do you think of this lawsuit? Are you glad it was overturned, or did you think the couple had a valid claim?

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Posted by MrsH on Thursday, July 31st, 2008 at 10:30 am and is filed under Baby, News.
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5 Responses to “Lesbian Couple Sues Over Birth of Twins…and Loses”

I cannot believe how horribly selfish this couple could be!! They should be glad they were even able to conceive! The whole debarcle is absolutely ridiculous!! People just want more and more. I think this proves homosexuals should not be allowed to have children. Next thing we’ll be hearing about couples sueing because a baby was the wrong gender or wasn’t smart enough. Grow up and be grateful for what you are given!

Well, was the doctor specifically instructed by them to only implant one? Because I think that may warrant a case. Other than that, I thought it was simply routine to implant more than one embryo, in case one fails.

I think the decision was right. Any couple who resorts to IVF does so because they have not other recourse. I have several friends who have used the same method to have a baby, all knowing the possiblity of mutiple birth was evident. The couple in question should be grateful for two healthy children. Shame on them for such a frivilous lawsuit!!!

I would have been overjoyed by being blessed with two children. You know, there are a lot of people out there that don’t even get to have any children – for multiple reasons. I would think that any couple, straight or gay would be happy with children. If anything, the only reason they should have even tried to get money out of the company would be because they were not budgeted for two children.
But, that is just my opinion.
However, I would like to think that everyone who has been blessed with children would appreciate the wonderful gift(s) they have received.